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Cyber Security Manager (IT/OT)
Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in the London office, with client site travel as required)
Salary: Β£75,000 - Β£90,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS and SC Clearance.
The Role
We are seeking a Cyber Security Manager to join a growing cyber practice supporting organisations across the Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Manufacturing, and Critical National Infrastructure sectors. This is an opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, lead complex security engagements, and help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience in an increasingly challenging threat landscape.
As a Cyber Security Manager, you will lead the delivery of cybersecurity consulting engagements, helping clients identify and manage cyber risk, improve security maturity, and deliver transformational security initiatives across enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, technical specialists, and delivery teams to provide strategic advice while ensuring successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Project Leadership
- Lead cyber security projects and programmes from initiation through to successful delivery.
- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, including senior leadership teams.
- Facilitate security assessments, workshops, risk reviews, and maturity assessments.
- Provide practical recommendations to enhance security resilience, governance, and compliance.
- Manage project risks, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
Security Advisory & Technical Leadership
- Advise clients across key security domains, including:
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Security Operations
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Emerging Technologies and AI Security
- Support the design and implementation of security improvements and transformation programmes.
- Develop cyber security frameworks, policies, standards, and governance processes.
- Translate technical risks into clear business-focused recommendations.
Business Development
- Identify opportunities for growth within existing and prospective client accounts.
- Support proposals, bids, and client presentations.
- Contribute to the expansion of a market-leading cyber security practice.
- Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and partners. xgikmsk
Team Leadership
- Coach, mentor, and develop cyber security consultants and specialists.
- Support capability development and knowledge sharing across the wide Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Cyber Security Manager - IT/OT employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
As a Lead Network Engineer in Salisbury, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a critical network capability within a secure environment. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development while prioritising diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to employee well-being and a supportive work atmosphere, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team